The weekly sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24
TAKING A FRESH HOLD.


Winston's boom, which for several
months past has been IN statu. quo,
owing to the general stringency of the
times, has been given renewed impe-
tus, by the action of the Citizens
Meeting at the Opera House, Satur-
day night, a full report of which was
afforded the people of the Twin City
early Sunday morning, through the
Extra published by The SENTINEL.
The fact that our long cherished
wishes for additional railroad facilities
are about to be realized, and of this
there can now be little doubt, is
cause for genuine rejoicing on the
part of all who have our community's
best interests at heart
The meeting at the Opera House
characterized by the greatest unani-
nifty, and tendency towardsa con-
cert of action was then put forth,
which will result in more practical
good to Winston-Salem than any 9TH
er influence we can think Of
In the election which is intended to
occur on April 18th, we can conceive
of no shadow of an objection which
could arise to cause any voter to OPP
pose the subscription; to the contrary
there is countless array Of argument
Justifying the subscription and which
we will touch upon before the election
The extension of the Northwestern
North Carolina Railroad to Wilkes
boro will be a peculiarly advantage
Gus connection for this city, in that it
will throw into our lap, an immense
amount of profitable trade which at
present is diverted elsewhere. We
have had every assurance from the
friends of the project, that 'The road
will not stop day in Wilkesbero,"
but that it will push ON towards the
rich iron fields Of Cranberry in Mitch
ell county, and there, by connection
with the East Tennessee Railroad, it
will give us direct communication
with Knoxville and the cities of the
great Northwest.
The early completion of the North
Carolina Midland Railroad from
Winston to Mocksville is equally as
assured as is that of the Wilkesboro
extension. It is understood that i'm
mediately after the election (if of
course the result is favorable one),
Col. ANDREWS will have a force of
500 hands put upon each of the two
roads and work will be pushed for
ward with all possible vigor. The
Richmond & Danville under its new
directory, evidently "mean business"
this time. With keen perception they
have discerned the quier efforts which
other railroad syndicates are making
towards the promising iron centre of
Mitchell county. With true business
sagacity they forsee that Cranberry is
destined to be another Birmingham,
and with little at present, to impede
their progress thither, it is plainly ap-
parent that they are now sincere in
their overtures and will carry out
their promise to the letter. The peo-
pie along the line of the Western
North Carolina Road, who are great
admirers of Col. ANDREWS, say that
when they got him to make
promise, they could rely implicitly up
on its fulfllment. This popular
gentlemen and able railroad man, has
given our people every assurance of
the immediate construction of the
promised roads, and the hearty Co
operation Of every voter should be &C
corded him in the great work which
is to reap for our community so much
substantial benefit.